In my daily life right now, I’m good with the Mary part and not so great with the Martha part.
My spiritual life is pretty great, but my house is a disaster, as usual.
Most women tell me the Mary part is hard for them. They struggle to find closeness with God, time to pray, and time to read his word. But for me, the Mary part in Luke 10 has always been a breeze.
I have succumbed to the pull of Christmas this year, especially since I’ve been writing about Christmas since July. I know my Christmas will more peaceful if I plan in advance. The following is an excerpt from Day 21 of my book, Christmas Peace for Busy Moms, all about planning ahead for a peaceful holiday. This … Read more
Today I’m happy to share 3 Christmas devotionals that are perfect for busy moms.
Busy December brings so much pressure to us moms. Decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking, and cleaning can overwhelm, especially when we place so much pressure on ourselves to be everything to everyone, all year long.
You may think, “I can’t carve out time for myself now, much less in December.” But I urge you to try something different this year.
This book is a delight for the senses and the soul. It’s beautiful—the foil detail on the cover shines against a dark background. Snowflakes decorate the reading pages, and the days are separated by rich, colorful photos.
Wild and Free by Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan
Even though this book promises to be “a hope-filled anthem” for women, I found it to be a disappointing ramble—too hard to follow.
